How to call the USA from Japan
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 010 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Japan
How to make a call to the USA from Japan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial all 10 digits of every US number, with the area code first.
- 010Japan exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 010 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City010 1212010 1332010 1646010 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles010 1213010 1310010 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn010 1347010 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago010 1312010 1773010 1872then 7 digits
- Houston010 1281010 1713010 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix010 1480010 1602010 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia010 1215010 1267010 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio010 1210010 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a US city by area code
How to call from Japan to the USA by city: add 7 digits after the area code.
- New York City010 1 212
- Los Angeles010 1 213
- Chicago010 1 312
Type plus on a mobile
A mobile adds the exit code for you, so you never dial 010 by hand.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Save US contacts with +1
Calling the USA cell phones works the same way: save the number as +1 and 10 digits. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling the USA from Japan without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Japan charge up to $0.49/min. NTT docomo and SoftBank put the USA in no plan, and au needs its au国際通話定額 plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | |
 | $0.49 |
 | $0.43 + tax |
 | $0.49 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The USA uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Tokyo moves by 1 hour in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 13 hours behind Tokyo
- November to March: 14 hours behind Tokyo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
SoftBank international calls are outside free allowances
SoftBank international calls are not covered by the free allowance of a SoftBank plan or by the free allowance of the mail and web data discount service.
SoftBank, Calling abroad from Japandocomo international calls need a WORLD CALL application
A docomo customer without a WORLD CALL subscription must apply for it before making international calls.
docomo, WORLD CALLFrom any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Japan on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Japan
Are calls to the USA included in Japan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Japan that we checked includes the USA in a plan
Does au include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 900 minutes. au includes 900 minutes to the USA with au国際通話定額
How much does it cost to call the USA from Japan?
With no plan, carriers in Japan charge up to $0.49 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Japan?
For New York City, dial 010 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 010 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 010, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the USA from Japan for free? Is there a free call to the USA?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call the USA from Japan on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Japan?
From a landline in Japan, dial 010 1, then the 10-digit number
How to make an international call to the USA, or call the USA toll free number from Japan?
Dial 010 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 13 hours behind Tokyo. November to March: 14 hours behind Tokyo